Coffee and the Failed Romance: How My Espresso Machine Ruined My Love Life (But Made Better Coffee)
My espresso machine cost more than my first car. That was probably my first warning sign. I was 40 years old when I bought it—a $2,400 Italian machine with brass fittings and a steam wand that could theoretically heat milk like a professional barista. My girlfriend at the time, Rachel, watched me unbox it with […]

